How much does the Toyota Tacoma cost in today's market?

Used Toyota Tacoma prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Toyota Tacoma's current nationwide average price is $32,746, and its year-round low is $30,624.65. That puts the model's pricing in a fairly broad band across generations, with newer trucks commanding the highest averages and older ones opening up lower entry points. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Toyota Tacoma a good car?

Yes — the Toyota Tacoma is a strong used-truck pick if you want a model with broad owner approval and a long-running reputation for durability. The all-generations owner rating is 4.53/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise its reliability, off-road capability, rugged design, and strong resale value. Recent expert reviews also point to a more modern cabin, improved technology, and a more capable overall package, which helps the Tacoma stay appealing across generations.

Expert reviews rate the 2024 and 2019 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that come up most often are a noisy cabin, a functional-feeling interior even in higher trims, and some trims that emphasize utility over comfort. 30.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota Tacoma models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Tacoma as durable, dependable, and strong on resale value. Expert reviews echo that reputation by highlighting its robust build quality, long-lasting character, and capability across model years.

• Owners rate the Toyota Tacoma between 4.2 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk tends to be lower when you choose a well-kept example with a clean history and a trim that matches how you plan to use it.

What should I look for when buying a used Toyota Tacoma?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.8% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 with Lane Tracing Assist, lane-departure alert with steering assist, Proactive Driving Assist, road-sign assist, emergency stop system, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert on all but the base trim.
• Infotainment: Toyota Audio Multimedia with an 8-inch standard touchscreen, an available 14-inch center display, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: 20 mpg combined with the manual transmission and 4WD, up to 21 mpg combined with 4WD and the automatic, and 23 mpg combined with FWD.

Which Toyota Tacoma trim should I buy?

The 2024 Toyota Tacoma offers...

• SR: The base trim starts with the 2.4-liter turbocharged i-FORCE engine, a standard 8-inch touchscreen, and 17-inch steel wheels, making it the entry point if you want the newest Tacoma platform at the lowest starting level.
• SR5: This trim adds the new coil spring multi-link rear suspension, which helps broaden everyday comfort and makes it a smart value step up from the base truck.
• TRD Pre-Runner: This version keeps leaf springs in the rear and fits buyers who want a more specialized truck setup without moving into the higher-priced performance trims.
• TRD Sport: This trim adds sport-tuned shocks and 18-inch alloy wheels, giving you a more road-focused setup with a sharper look.
• TRD Off-Road: This trim adds monotube Bilstein shocks and is the one to choose if you want the Tacoma’s off-road hardware in a dedicated package.
• Limited: This trim adds an adaptive variable suspension, heated and ventilated SofTex-trimmed seats, and 18-inch alloy wheels, making it the best-value choice if you want the most comfort and convenience.
• TRD Pro: This trim adds FOX QS3 adjustable internal bypass shocks and is aimed at buyers who want the most serious factory off-road setup.
• Trailhunter: This trim adds Toyota’s partnership with Old Man Emu and is built for overlanding-focused buyers who want a purpose-built adventure truck.

What Toyota Tacoma do most buyers choose?

The Toyota Tacoma years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2022.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, more pricing spread, and more chances to find the right trim and condition. They also sit close enough to the newest redesign to feel current while still offering used-car pricing.

What is the Toyota Tacoma's resale value?

Most Tacoma model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want to benefit from softer pricing. A few older years are edging up, showing that the Tacoma still commands strong demand in the used market. The changes are generally modest for most years, with the newest models seeing the clearest drops.

The 2015 and 2018 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2014, 2015, and 2018 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Toyota Tacoma safe?

• 2024: 8/10
• 2023: 7/10
• 2022: 9/10
• 2021: 7/10
• 2020: 8/10
• 2019: 8/10
• 2016: 8/10

Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is standard on the 2024 Tacoma, and it brings Lane Tracing Assist, lane-departure alert with steering assist, Proactive Driving Assist, road-sign assist, and an emergency stop system.

For the safest used buy, the 2022 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Toyota Tacoma now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −5.56% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −3.53%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $39,017. The Toyota Tacoma offers a rugged, durable character that has made it a long-running favorite for both work and weekend use.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine produces 278 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque on most trims, and the least-efficient version is expected to get 20 mpg combined.
• Tech: 8 inches is the standard touchscreen size, higher trims get a massive 14-inch center display, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard.
• Safety: Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 now includes Lane Tracing Assist, lane-departure alert with steering assist, Proactive Driving Assist, road-sign assist, and an emergency stop system.
• Starting price: The 2024 Toyota Tacoma comes at a base MSRP of $31,500, before the $1,495 destination fee.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from July 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.